Midwest Tool Expo & Auction

The annual Midwest Tool Expo & Auction is a huge tool, woodworking, construction and business solution trade show, auction and conference held in Shipshewana, Indiana. With hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees, it is a must-attend show for anyone interested in woodworking, construction and design.

Thank you for attending the 2025 Midwest Tool Expo & Auction! The show was a success. We are already looking forward to next year (2026) and planning new and exciting improvements! Save the Date:

 Thursday, January 29 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Michiana Event Center (The MEC)  |  455 E. Farver St., Shipshewana, IN 46565

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Woodworking, Construction & Design

With over 250 vendors at the Expo and up to six auction rings selling simultaneously, attendees will discover the best tools, construction equipment and business solutions in the industry.

Educational Seminars

Educational Seminars are held all three days and are free to attend with your admission. Explore a variety of topics led by industry experts including business, leadership, health, wellness, marketing, safety and more.  

Midwest Tool Expo Featured Vendors

Alpha Building Center Outside

Alpha Building Center

Full line hardware store and building material supply serving Michiana since 1985. Offering Lumber, Metal, Doors & Windows, Roofing & Siding, Overhead Doors, Exterior Decking, Siding, Shingles, Plumbing, Woodworker’s Supply, Estimates/Prints, And More!

Finish Works Booth at Midwest Tool Expo

FinishWorks

FinishWorks is a leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial wood and metal coatings. They are a recognized leader in supplying tailored coating solutions, combining trend-setting finish design with outstanding color consistency.

KC Innovations booth at the Midwest Tool Expo

KC Innovations

A one-stop source for lighting and energy solutions that meet the needs of plain communities, campers, and other off-grid customers. With more than 200 items featured in their catalog, KC Innovations sells directly to consumers and through dealers and retail locations scattered throughout the United States and Canada.

Tool & Equipment Auction

Join in the bidding excitement at the Midwest Tool Auction with 5-6 rings selling simultaneously. The auction is held in the stall building at the Michiana Event Center (MEC) and specializes in metalworking, carpentry, woodworking and construction equipment.

Friday, January 30, 2026 — Auction Begins at 3:00 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2025 — Auction Begins at 9:00 AM